{"id":32035,"date":"2021-03-15T20:25:48","date_gmt":"2021-03-15T20:25:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dev.mtelehealth.com\/?p=32035"},"modified":"2021-03-15T20:25:48","modified_gmt":"2021-03-15T20:25:48","slug":"three-things-to-look-for-in-a-remote-patient-monitoring-solution","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/drmiltie.com\/at-home-testing\/three-things-to-look-for-in-a-remote-patient-monitoring-solution\/","title":{"rendered":"Three Things to Look for in a Remote Patient Monitoring Solution"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n

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Three Things to Look for in a Remote Patient Monitoring Solution<\/a>Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Remote patient monitoring (RPM) has proven to be a solid solution for helping seniors age in place without consistent trips to the doctor\u2019s office, clinic, or emergency room. The COVID era has increased demand for the deployment of healthcare technology, as many seniors with chronic conditions do not want to leave their homes for treatment. Instead, doctors are using solutions like RPM to track patients\u2019 vital statistics, including blood pressure, glucose levels, temperature, weight, pulse, oxygen levels, and other statistics. By tracking these statistics remotely and only seeing patients in person when warranted, patient care is transformed from episodic to preventative, leading to better patient experiences and outcomes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Yet, challenges remain for all technology, including RPM, that is serving the \u201cMedicare population.\u201d For example, technical literacy is not high among seniors; most find technology too daunting, so ease of use is critical. Also, the costs of implementation can be high, which can outweigh the benefits for physicians implementing RPM solutions. Ease of integration into a provider\u2019s workflow can also be time-consuming if not well organized.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As RPM solutions become more sophisticated, they\u2019re also helping overcome these challenges, allowing physicians to provide their patients the best results while their patients remain in the comfort of their own homes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Addressing Technical Literacy<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The digital literacy of seniors is a very real issue when it comes to adopting healthcare technology. According to a recent survey, 61% of physicians say lack of digital literacy among patients is a major barrier to telehealth. To increase adoption, ease of use is critical. That means:<\/p>\n\n\n\n